Thales Group

Thales Group is a global technology leader operating in the Aerospace, Transportation, Defense, and Security sectors. With a workforce of approximately 65,000 employees and a presence in 56 countries, the company generated revenues of EUR 14.2 billion in 2013. Thales excels in designing and deploying advanced systems and services tailored to meet complex security needs. Its Ground Transportation Systems division specializes in rail signaling, train control systems, telecommunications, and fare collection solutions, promoting sustainable mobility. Additionally, Thales Defense & Security provides a range of defense communications equipment and software, serving various markets including ground, airborne, and naval applications. The company offers solutions such as advanced sonar systems, air traffic management, and electronic warfare technologies, and operates as a U.S. proxy for government projects, supporting strategic defense partnerships. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Thales leverages the expertise of its 25,000 engineers and researchers to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions worldwide.

Frederic Deman

SVP IoT and Automotive BU

Philippe Keryer

EVP Strategy, Research and Technology, EXCOM member

Abdelhafid Mordi

Vice President Thales UAE and CEO Thales Emarat Technologies

Past deals in GovTech

Airspace Link

Series B in 2022
Airspace Link digitizes local airspace for urban air mobility. It provides government, citizen, and business drone solutions to support local government airspace management, fostering citizen empowerment, and business innovation through consumer and b2b air logistical support and services. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

S21sec

Acquisition in 2022
S21sec is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of security services aimed at protecting critical infrastructures and personal data. The firm focuses on sectors such as government, energy, finance, and telecommunications, offering solutions that include risk analysis, regulatory compliance, cloud security, threat hunting, and disaster response plans. S21sec operates a 24-hour security intelligence center and has dedicated teams for cybercrime and incident response, collaborating with governmental institutions like Europol and the FBI. The company serves a diverse client base, with more than 20% of the Dow Jones Eurostoxx 50 companies relying on its expertise to address cyber threats and enhance their security posture.

Airspace Link

Series A in 2021
Airspace Link digitizes local airspace for urban air mobility. It provides government, citizen, and business drone solutions to support local government airspace management, fostering citizen empowerment, and business innovation through consumer and b2b air logistical support and services. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Gemalto

Acquisition in 2017
Gemalto is a leading provider of digital security services focused on enabling trusted connections in an increasingly digital society. The company addresses the growing needs of individuals and organizations for secure communication, identity protection, and data security. It supplies a diverse range of secure personal devices, including subscriber identification modules (SIMs), smart banking cards, electronic passports, and USB tokens for online identity protection. In addition to hardware, Gemalto offers software applications and services that support mobile identity, online banking, data encryption, transport ticketing, e-government solutions, and vehicle telematics. By partnering with governments, wireless operators, banks, and enterprises, Gemalto strives to deliver secure and convenient digital services that meet the demands of billions of users worldwide.
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